Victorian Post Box - Mark Lane, London, UK
N 51° 30.589 W 000° 04.838
30U E 702578 N 5710562
This double mouthed post box is on the west side of Mark Lane at the junction with Tower Street. EC3 307
Waymark Code: WMH6MZ
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/31/2013
Views: 9
The box appears to be popular and well used judging by the missing paint at the bottom of the mouths. The left opening is for "Stamped Mail" and the right for "Franked Mail". The box appears to be popular with bill stickers as there is evidence of adhesive on the paintwork. At some point in the near past the box has been given a good sand blast to remove generations of old paint. This has made the manufacturers name, on the base, easy to read. The left hand panel, when facing the openings in the box, has either recently been repainted or replaced as the paintwork is superior to that of the rest of the box.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
In a business area of the City of London to the west of The Tower of London.
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Average
Is this post box still in use?: Mon-Fri 6.30pm & Sat 12 noon.
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: Yes
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Yes, the manufacturer.
Manufacturer Inscription: Andrew Handyside & Co Britannia Iron Works Derby & London
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